Your Dog May Protect Your Heart

Featured November 28, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Dog ownership may benefit your health by lowering the risk of heart disease and all-cause death, according to a new study. During a 12-year follow-up period examining

The Benefits of the Flu Vaccine for Kids

Featured November 27, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Kids who receive the flu vaccine may be less likely to experience serious flu complications that send them to the hospital, a new study found. The risk

Obesity in Pregnancy Tied to Bigger Babies

Featured November 25, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Being obese during pregnancy may raise the likelihood of your infant being apparently bigger, according to a new study. Because high birth weight is tied to various

A New Device to Help with Opioid Withdrawal

Featured November 24, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of the first device meant to help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms. The NSS-2 Bridge device is an

FDA Warns of Body Contouring Dangers

Featured November 23, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Injectable silicone for body contouring could be dangerous, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency is warning that unapproved silicone products used for

How More Exercise Might Help Older Women

Featured November 21, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) For older women, exercising more and doing so more vigorously could lead to a reduced risk of death, according to a new study. In fact, compared to

Rx for Rare Genetic Disorder Gets FDA Green Light

Featured November 20, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for a rare genetic disorder. The FDA approved Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) to treat patients with

High Blood Pressure Threshold Lowered

Featured November 19, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Because of new American Heart Association (AHA) definitions, many more American adults could be diagnosed with high blood pressure. The new AHA guidelines lower the target blood

First Digital Medication Approved | RxWiki

Featured November 18, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Abilify MyCite is the first digital medication system approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This digital medication system consists of a drug-device combination product

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s

Featured November 17, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Having sleep apnea may raise your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. This new study found that older people who had obstructive sleep apnea